What’s causing some of my chickens to have watery poop?

[Farmgirl283420]

Some of my chickens have been having watery poop. Other than that they seem to be eating, drinking, preening, and doing normal chicken stuff. Do you you guys have any ideas why they are having watery poops? They haven’t really had any treats lately besides a bit of dry oatmeal.

 

[sourland]

What's the high temperature where you are located? If the oatmeal was of any amount, they may have increased their water consumption.

 

[Farmgirl283420]

What's the high temperature where you are located? If the oatmeal was of any amount, they may have increased their water consumption.

I don’t think it’s been very hot here maybe unpleasantly warm some days and cool the others. They did have oatmeal two days in a row so that could be it. I’m pretty sure a family member noticed it before the two days of oat meal but they do get oatmeal here and there as their treat. If not from the oats what do you think it could be? Thanks for the reply!

 

[aart]

Some of mine have that fairly regularly, not sure why.
Seems to go in spurts(lololol).
Also seem to be acting normal otherwise so I don't worry about it.

 

[Farmgirl283420]

Some of mine have that fairly regularly, not sure why.
Seems to go in spurts(lololol).
Also seem to be acting normal otherwise so I don't worry about it.

That makes me feel better. Thanks for the help.

 

[Ridgerunner]

I basically agree with Aart. It happens and you don't often know why. As long as they are acting normally I don't worry about it.

Some people are more sensitive to certain foods than others. There may some of that going on with your chickens. Weather can affect them. I'm sure there are other potential causes.

My suggestion is to check them for mites and lice. You should do that occasionally anyway. You might consider getting a veterinarian to check them for worms. I wouldn't, I think I'd see other signs if they had roundworms but if it is worrying you that much it might be worth the money. But as long as they are acting normal I would not worry about it.

 

[Farmgirl283420]

I basically agree with Aart. It happens and you don't often know why. As long as they are acting normally I don't worry about it.

Some people are more sensitive to certain foods than others. There may some of that going on with your chickens. Weather can affect them. I'm sure there are other potential causes.

My suggestion is to check them for mites and lice. You should do that occasionally anyway. You might consider getting a veterinarian to check them for worms. I wouldn't, I think I'd see other signs if they had roundworms but if it is worrying you that much it might be worth the money. But as long as they are acting normal I would not worry about it.

Thanks for the advice! Getting a vets not an option but I’ll keep an eye out for worms!